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barges

/ˈbɑːrdʒɪz/ /ˈbɑːrdʒəz/

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noun

A large flat-bottomed towed or self-propelled boat used mainly for river and canal transport of heavy goods or bulk cargo.

Examples :

"The company used barges to transport tons of coal down the river. "

nautical vehicle industry sailing

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noun

A richly decorated ceremonial state vessel propelled by rowers for river processions.

Examples :

"The king's barges, decorated with gold leaf, paraded down the river during the annual festival. "

nautical royal vehicle history state

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noun

A large flat-bottomed coastal trading vessel having a large spritsail and jib-headed topsail, a fore staysail and a very small mizen, and having leeboards instead of a keel.

Examples :

"Although now less common, barges with their distinctive sails once transported goods along the shallow coastal waters, relying on leeboards for stability. "

nautical sailing vehicle

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noun

One of the boats of a warship having fourteen oars

Examples :

"During the historical reenactment of the naval battle, the actors meticulously rowed the warship's barges, demonstrating their speed and maneuverability. "

nautical military vehicle

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noun

The wooden disk in which bread or biscuit is placed on a mess table.

Examples :

"The cook placed the fresh bread rolls on the metal mess table, arranging them neatly on the wooden barges. "

food utensil nautical

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noun

A double-decked passenger or freight vessel, towed by a steamboat.

Examples :

"The steamboat slowly towed the barges loaded with grain down the river to the city. "

nautical vehicle

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noun

A large omnibus used for excursions.

Examples :

""The school organized field trips to the museum using open-top barges that could carry all the students at once." "

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verb

To intrude or break through, particularly in an unwelcome or clumsy manner.

Examples :

"He always barges into the room without knocking. "

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verb

To push someone.

Examples :

"The boy barges past his classmates to be first in line for lunch. "

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